110+ Brandon Mull Quotes On Education, Bible And Order

Brandon Mull is an American fantasy author best known for his New York Times bestselling series, Fablehaven. He has also written the Beyonders and Five Kingdoms series, as well as several stand-alone novels. He is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently lives in Utah with his wife and four children. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Brandon Mull on leadership, education, life.

Top 10 Brandon Mull Quotes

1. Don't let the brownies bite.
2. False humility is more insulting than open pride!
3. An unread book does nobody any good. Stories happen in the mind of a reader, not among symbols printed on a page.
4. In short, heroism means doing the right thing regardless of the consequences.
5. Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others.
6. Want a reliable road to emotional and spiritual suicide? Spend your life trying to fit in.
7. Hello, cell. How are you? Still dank and dirty? Me? I've taken up a new habit: talking to my cell. It's like talking to myself but slightly more pathetic.
8. Running toward danger is foolhardy. ... But so is closing your eyes to it. Many perils become less dangerous once you understand their potential hazards.
9. We all posses different gifts and abilities. How we use those gifts determines who we are.
10. An unread book does nobody any good

Brandon Mull Short Quotes

• Excruciating agony makes me cranky.
• The love of reading can be contagious.
• Any simpleton can speak with confidence. Sometimes the greatest fools have the most bravado.
• Most pleasures are best as a seasoning, not the main course. p. 374
• I will not know that day has come because I will not stop trying.
• Luck has a way of evaporating when you lean on it.
• Sometimes the most preposterous lies are the most believable.
• All boys belong in insane asylums.
• Not kill us," Pigeon corrected. "She was mainly just trying to turn us into mindless slaves.
• Try as we might to postpone them, days of reckoning inevitably arrive.

Brandon Mull Quotes About Life

The comforts of life as a fugitive," Drake sighed. "Stumbling about in the dark without mounts. — Brandon Mull

Drake. He liked dangerous pies." "Why did he join you?" "Who would eat pie that could take over your life? Why risk it?" "Focus. Why did he join you?" "Say no to death pies. Another good motto. I'm getting a headache." p. 432 — Brandon Mull

Was life like that? You could look ahead to the future or back to the past, but the present moved too quickly to absorb. — Brandon Mull

Brandon Mull Famous Quotes And Sayings

Hours of crisis often call for sacrifice. In matters of consequence, when have doubt and fear given the best advice? Why not heed faith, courage, and honor? — Brandon Mull

In their youth, mortals behave more like nymphs. Adulthood seems impossibly distant, let alone the enfeeblement of old age. But ponderously, inevitably, it overtakes you. — Brandon Mull

The surprise is on the far side." "You're sure?" "Positive." "It better not be another fairy," Seth said. "What's the matter with fairies?" "I've already seen about a billion of them and also they turned me into a walrus. — Brandon Mull

It's easy to make up weird stuff. It gets trickier when you want the weird stuff to be interesting and make sense. — Brandon Mull

Hooves clomping over the whitewashed planks, Doren sprinted along the boardwalk after Rondus, a portly satyr with butterscotch fur and horns that curved away from each other. Puffing hard, Rondus cut through a gazebo and started down the stairs to the field. Only a few steps behind, Doren went airborne and slammed into the heavyset satyr. Together they pitched violently forward into the grass, staining their skin green. — Brandon Mull

i hate how my past actions keep messing up my future choices" Seth Sorson aka " fablehaven " (my son's quote) — Brandon Mull

You look tired," Rachel told Jason. "I wish I could jog and sleep at the same time." "Can't you?" Ferrin asked, joining them at the little cascade. "I always imagined that you could sleep rolling down a mountainside in a barrel." "I probably could today," Jason conceded. — Brandon Mull

This surpassed the fear of death. Death would be a mercy if it would make the feeling stop, the uncontrollable panic mingling with the mind-scrambling certainty of something sinister approaching, something with no need to hurry, something that would not be so kind as to let him die. The fear was palpable, suffocating, irresistible. — Brandon Mull

We must set aside our wishes and give heed to reality. Nobody can accept the truth while hiding from it. When a decision matters, we have to stare at the truth unflinchingly. Only then can we find peace in our choices. — Brandon Mull

She (Rachel) pulled away and looked into his eyes. "Don't give up." "There goes my plan." "I'm serious. Even if things look bad, find a way to win. Find it." "You too," Jason urged. "Within reason. Don't try some huge Edomic command and blow yourself to pieces." "There goes my plan." "You stole my line. — Brandon Mull

She refused to think of Neil, brave and quiet, whose reward for a heroic rescue was to be slowly devoured by strange cave balloons. — Brandon Mull

Fablehaven's awesome!!so is the candy shop war! — Brandon Mull

Everyone should get to clobber a princess at least once," Jason said. — Brandon Mull

He recalled Galloran stating that being a hero meant doing what was right regardless of the consequences. The thought sent a thrill through him. Galloran had been in this same situation and had made the right choice. Jason felt less alone. Malodor had claimed that his opponents had no heroes among them. But Galloran was proof to the contrary. And Jason would be evidence as well. p. 420 — Brandon Mull

I hate how my past actions keep messing up my future options, Seth muttered. Then you've started down the road to wisdom, Grandpa replied. — Brandon Mull

What's the dog called?"Jason asked. "Feraclestinius Androbrelium Pathershin the Seventh." "No, I meant his entire name. — Brandon Mull

For Frito-Lay!" - Newel and Doren — Brandon Mull

The baby dove into the room, transforming grotesquely as it landed on the floorin a deft sumersault — Brandon Mull

Adamant," Doren said proudly, handing over the shield. "We fished it out of the tar pit where we found the shirt of mail." "Probably all belonged to the same careless adventurer," Newel speculated. "Too much money, not enough talent. — Brandon Mull

Could you just call me Pigeon?” he asked the teacher when she read his name. “Does your mother call you Pigeon?” “No.” “Then to me you are Paul.” ... “Nathan Sutter,” the teacher read. “My mother never calls me Nathan.” “Is it Nate?” “She calls me Honeylips. — Brandon Mull

Are you her boyfriend?” ... No, I’m her fiancé.” Nate said. We’ve been promised to each other since birth,” Summer added. Our wedding isn’t until March. — Brandon Mull

Yes, we have different viewpoints represented among us," she continued. "Yes, we have a displacer in our number, and a half giant, and a seedman who publicly disgraced us." "She's talking about you," Drake muttered to Nollin, loud enough to draw a laugh. "No, Drake, I'm talking about you," Farfalee corrected. — Brandon Mull

Agreements. Specifically, a treaty ratified by all the orders of whimsical like forms who dwell here that affords a measure of security for mortal caretakers. In a world where mortal man has become the dominant force, most creatures of enchantment have fled to refuges like this one. — Brandon Mull

It was one thing to snuggle a little when the world seemed about to end, and quite another to explain to her parents that she wanted to date an ancient magical horse. — Brandon Mull

I don't know how you're standing here. Yet you haven't broken. Not where it matters. Having come this far, I'm not sure you can be broken. — Brandon Mull

It was an emergency!" Seth blurted. "Read my lips - emergency reading - not some demented idea of fun. If I was starving, I would eat asparagus. If somebody held a gun to my head, I would watch a soap opera. And to save Fablehaven, I would read a book, okay, are you happy?" You had best be careful, Seth," Grandma warned. "The love of reading can be contagious." I just lost my appetite," he declared. — Brandon Mull

He would have shaved the centaurs, dipped them in honey, covered them with feathers, and hung them up like a bunch of pinatas. I'm just saying." - Warren — Brandon Mull

An occasional foray into negative emotions makes feeling normal that much sweeter. — Brandon Mull

Fantasy leaves imaginations larger than it finds them. — Brandon Mull

We humans are conflicted beings. Our beliefs don't always harmonize with our instincts, and our behavior doesn't always reflect our beliefs. ... We wage war between the person we are and the person we hope to become. — Brandon Mull

A gunshot rang out, blasting a hole in the door. A crossbow quarrel zinged through the hole and stuck quivering into the opposite wall. Seth heard the rocking horse clattering down the staircase, the twang of bowstrings, and the overlapping beat of several other projectiles thudding against the door. "That was awesome," Seth told Kendra. "You're psychotic," Kendra replied. — Brandon Mull

The only thing that would make her jealous would be if I led a parade riding a unicorn while ballerinas sang love songs. — Brandon Mull

I guess Smart Seth is glad, he said reluctantly. But be careful. Idiot Seth is the guy to watch out for. — Brandon Mull

Let's worry about fixing the problem instead of the blame. — Brandon Mull

Seth hustled over. “What’s the password?” “Passwords are for sissies,” Warren’s muffled voice responded. “Works for me,” Seth said, unlocking the door and opening it. — Brandon Mull

Sometimes the best offense was avoiding self-destruction. — Brandon Mull

Do not threaten the supreme gigantic overlords. We do as we please. — Brandon Mull

A lie twice believed is self decieved — Brandon Mull

What'll you do if you can't find a way to cure him?" Seth asked. Dale paused. "I'll never know that day has come, because I'll never stop trying. — Brandon Mull

The society killed Kendra." ... Don't mention it to Verl. He might dive into a chasm. — Brandon Mull

I'll not have my grandson subjected to the humiliation of his reading becoming public. We have to cope with this disgrace discreetly -- Grandma Ruth — Brandon Mull

What you call idiot points, I call awesome dollars. ~Seth — Brandon Mull

Can you see the power emotion has to distort our outlook? Makes you wonder, did you have a bad day, or did you make it a bad day." ~Fablehaven - Rise of the Evening Star — Brandon Mull

You picked the right road, even though it is the most difficult. That is the essence of heroism. (p. 326) — Brandon Mull

One eye is open to all truth, the other closed to all deception. — Brandon Mull

Seth put his ear against the door. "I can't hear anything." "There are probably ten of them patiently waiting on the far side, ready to pounce." Brownies are shrimps. All I'd need are some heavy boots, a pair of shin guards, and a weed whacker." The image made Kendra giggle. — Brandon Mull

There are no insect eggs in my food.” Mrs. White reiterated. You should use that in your advertising,” Nate suggested. — Brandon Mull

And you came back to Lyrian?" Galloran said in disbelief. "Believe it or not, I came through the same hippopotamus that brought me here the first time. Jumped into the tank on purpose. I wanted to keep others from wasting their time pursuing the Word. And I couldn't ditch Rachel." Galloran smiled. "Truly, you are possessed by that species of madness that begets heroism. — Brandon Mull

Jason glanced at the creature. It remained the same distance away as before, still as a statue. "What do you want?" Jason asked. No answer. "Are you the thing that followed Tark? You should keep following him. He's the real mastermind. Shoo. Go hide." No response. "Okay, how about you stand guard while I sleep. Keep the giants away. Sound good? All in favor, hold perfectly still. Fine, I guess we have a deal. — Brandon Mull

I blush to think of her beholding my work," Verl confessed. So do we," Newel assured him. — Brandon Mull

Hard to call it a party without sardines. — Brandon Mull

He's stubborn," Tux warned in a singsong tone. "Stay out of this," Mark spat. "And touchy," Tux added. — Brandon Mull

You’re free to dream however you wish,” Nollin teased. “But don’t ask the rest of us to share your unrealistic—” “Then don’t ask us to share your weakness!” Jason interrupted. — Brandon Mull

FABLEHAVEN: None who enter will leave unchanged. Trespassers will be turned to stone. — Brandon Mull

If we might be able to save this world, how can we walk away? Too many people around here have given up! Galloran said heroes sacrifice for causes; they do things that others hide from. I may not be some great hero, but I won’t hide from this. I would never live with myself. — Brandon Mull

She pictured herself running from a hoard of ravenous zombies on a hot day eventually collapsing from heatstroke and getting devoured. Then she imagined Hal giving a rousing eulogy at her funeral explaining how Kendra's death was a beautiful sacrifice allowing the noble zombies to live on delighting future generations by mindlessly trying to eat them. With her luck it could totally happen. — Brandon Mull

What has three heads, six arms, and half a brain?" Three asked. One and Two answered in unison. "Nate Sutter. — Brandon Mull

Say no to death pies. Another good motto. — Brandon Mull

Jason decided not to add that the best way to get him to focus on something was to tell him not to think about it. — Brandon Mull

Wasn't that awesome?" Seth asked. Warren cocked his head, his expression mildly embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Kendra--it was pretty cool." "All boys belong in insane asylums," Kendra said. — Brandon Mull

Faith isn't knowledge, Rachel. Faith is a tool. Faith keeps us going until we get the knowledge. Faith keeps us striving until we reach the consequences of our most important decisions. — Brandon Mull

My father once admonished me to master the laws that govern fine writing until I could weave my words into worlds. If ever I accomplish that feat, I will sign my name to the tale. — Brandon Mull

Ew, sicko. I was practicing Edomic." "Sure you were," Jason said. "You're just too embarrassed to admit you were playing hide-and-seek all alone. Rachel hiding, nobody seeking. — Brandon Mull

The pendulum swings between Light and Darkness — Brandon Mull

That was cool.' You're psychotic. — Brandon Mull

Some imagine the difference between heaven and hell to be a matter of geography. Not so. The difference is much more evident in the individuals who dwell there. — Brandon Mull

My dad says people who insist that youtrust them usually don't deserve it. — Brandon Mull

In his writings, Patton was shameless about his ambition to woo Lena to be his bride. He detailed the gradual progress he made, playing music for her on his violin, writing her poems, beguiling her with stories, engaging her in conversation. It was clear that he obsessed over her. He knew what he wanted and never relented until she was his. — Brandon Mull

....there is a difference between hearing and listening. You can't always help what you hear. But you can control what holds your interest, what you choose to dwell on. — Brandon Mull

Choices determine character. — Brandon Mull

Not that I lack confidence in the outcome," Ferrin said, "but would you consider entrusting the piece of my neck to somebody who is not about to confront one of the most deadly beings in the world? — Brandon Mull

The girl with the long brown hair turned around. "Are you her boy friend?" she asked. Summer glanced from Crystal to Nate and back. Then question made her feel a little awkward. After all, she had saved him a seat. No, I'm her fiance," Nate said. We've been promised to each other since birth." Summer added. Our wedding isn't until March. — Brandon Mull

A crossbow?” Pigeon asked. I left my battle-ax in my other jeans,” the man said. — Brandon Mull

Can't you home school me?" Nate pleaded. "You would never do any work." (Nate's mom) "Sounds perfect! — Brandon Mull

Might not hurt you to pick up a book, just as an experiment." Whatever. I looked up the definition for 'nerd' in the dictionary. Know what it said?" "I bet you'll tell me." " 'If you're reading this, you are one.' " You're a riot. — Brandon Mull

Indulgence is emptiness. I have proved the limits of food and frivolity. There is no real fulfillment in meaningless rushes of pleasure. You try to conceal the emptiness with more extravagance, only to find the thrills becoming less satisfying and more fleeting. Most pleasures are best as a seasoning, not the main course. However you try to disguise it, you end up feeding without being nourished. — Brandon Mull

Causes have a way of tainting your reason until a person takes much bigger risks than sanity would otherwise allow. — Brandon Mull

Do us all a favor and toss your mouth overboard. — Brandon Mull

When jumping is the sole option, you jump, and try to make it work. — Brandon Mull

Imagination can take you Places....READ — Brandon Mull

After all, as long as you know, why make when you can take? — Brandon Mull

Being smart can make happiness elusive. Being REALLY smart can help you find it in more places than most. — Brandon Mull

Please don't assault me with that meat amalgam. It would surely cause infection — Brandon Mull

Hello," Newel said. "Look, Doren, we have visitors. Kendra, Seth, and ... Muriel's weirdo puppet."....Newel grabbed Seth's hand and shook it vigorously. "Congratulations. You just found yourself a secret entrance." "So seriously," Doren said. "What's with the puppet? — Brandon Mull

Whatever you do," Seth said around a chewy mouthful, "try not to leave me down here too long. You can only play a certain amount of Yahtzee games in a row before you become a lunatic." "I'll keep that in mind. — Brandon Mull

Patience mimics the power of infinity. — Brandon Mull

For each of us destiny is a blend of potential, circumstances, and choices. — Brandon Mull

Life Lessons by Brandon Mull

1. Brandon Mull's work teaches us to never give up on our dreams and to always strive to be the best version of ourselves.
2. He also encourages us to use our imagination to create and explore new possibilities, and to never be afraid to take risks.
3. Lastly, Brandon Mull's work emphasizes the importance of friendship, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity.